Category Archives: Inside the 49ers

Carlos Rogers: “I’m told I’m the the starter.”

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Carlos Rogers spoke to Bay Area reporters this afternoon. Here’s what he said. Q: What’s the mood like on the team right now? ROGERS: It’s always every team’s goal to win the Super Bowl. This is where … Continue reading →

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Aldon Smith doesn’t know when he’ll be able to practice fully

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Aldon Smith spoke to Bay Area reporters Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said. Q: How’s your shoulder? ALDON SMITH: Good. Q: Are you able to be on the field right now? ALDON SMITH: A little bit. Working … Continue reading →

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A.J. Jenkins: “I weigh about 196. When I weigh 200 I’ll be good to go.”

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – A.J. Jenkins spoke to Bay Area reporters Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said. Q: What did you do this offseason? JENKINS: I worked out with Kaepernick down there in Atlanta. I was working hard, learning the playbook, … Continue reading →

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49ers to host Super Bowl L

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers just announced they will host Super Bowl L at Levi’s Stadium in January, 2016. Here’s a statement from 49ers’ CEO, Jed York: “Today’s vote is the culmination of hard work from a number of dedicated individuals. Our bid … Continue reading →

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Kaepernick vs. the QBs on the 49ers’ 2013 schedule

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Grant Cohn

49ers fans and Bay Area residents are hyper-aware of Colin Kaepernick’s excellent 2012 season. He took Alex Smith’s starting job Week 10, started the final-seven games of the regular season and was one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL … Continue reading →

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Quinton Patton vs. A.J. Jenkins

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Grant Cohn

As we wait for OTAs to start on Tuesday, here’s a contest to help pass the time: Predict which young 49ers wide receiver will catch more passes this season – A.J. Jenkins or Quinton Patton. Also, predict how many catches … Continue reading →

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Quinton Patton vs. D.J. Hayden highlights

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Grant Cohn

On September 9th, 2012, Louisiana Tech played the University of Houston, which means Quinton Patton faced D.J. Hayden. Hayden held Patton to 4 catches on 11 targets for 36 yards and no touchdowns – Patton’s worst performance of the season. … Continue reading →

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How much of an issue is speed for the 49ers’ offense?

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Grant Cohn

This upcoming season, the 49ers arguably will have the slowest base offense in the NFL. I’m talking 21 personnel – Frank Gore at tail back, Bruce Miller at fullback, Vernon Davis at tight end, Michael Crabtree at flanker and Anquan … Continue reading →

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Over/under: Predict the win totals of the Super Bowl contenders

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Reno’s Atlantis Sports Book recently released the 2013 expected win totals for all 32 NFL teams. I’ve listed the expected win totals for the top-eight contenders, then I picked the “Over” or the “Under,” listed my win total prediction for … Continue reading →

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49ers rookie mini-camp stats

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Here are my unofficial rookie mini-camp stats for Quinton Patton, Vance McDonald, Eric Reid, Marcus Cooper and Daryl Morris. Quinton Patton, WR 1-on-1: 3-for-4. (1. Beat Marcus Cooper short 2. Beat Cooper short again but the throw was behind Patton … Continue reading →

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49ers rookie mini-camp: Day 2 – B.J. Daniels plays like Russell Wilson

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Before I get into the good and not-so-good of the second day of the 49ers’ rookie mini-camp, I want to share that I noticed three players playing two positions today – Eric Reid played free safety and … Continue reading →

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B.J. Daniels: “I’m just trying to learn how to tie my shoes right now.”

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – The 49ers’ seventh round pick, quarterback B.J. Daniels, spoke to Bay Area reporters Saturday afternoon. Here’s a transcript. Q: What’s your first impression of the 49ers’ play book? DANIELS: It looks like a dictionary. There’s a lot … Continue reading →

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49ers rookie mini-camp: Day 1 – McDonald and Okoye stand out

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s what stood out to me during the afternoon practice of the first day of the 49ers’ 2013 rookie mini-camp. THE GOOD 1. Vance McDonald, TE. The rookie tight end had the best practice of the day. … Continue reading →

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